Demand Planner Resume Sample

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Wesley Hartman

Demand Planner

Forecasts that cut both stockouts and excess

+1 313 555 0542
linkedin.com/in/wesley-hartman-planning

Demand planner with seven years forecasting and planning inventory for a consumer-goods company in Detroit. Builds statistical forecasts, runs S&OP cycles, and balances service levels against inventory cost across hundreds of SKUs. Improved forecast accuracy and cut excess inventory by rebuilding the forecasting models and tightening the collaboration with sales and supply. Manages new-product and promotional planning, analyses demand signals, and flags risks before they become stockouts or write-offs. Strong on planning systems, advanced Excel and the judgement to override a model when the market says otherwise. Analytical, collaborative and commercially aware. Looking for a demand-planning or supply-chain-analytics role with a company that runs serious planning.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Great Lakes Consumer Goods - Detroit, MI

Demand Planner April 2018 to Present 8 years & 3 months

Build statistical demand forecasts across hundreds of SKUs, carefully balancing service levels against inventory holding cost.
Improved forecast accuracy and cut excess inventory by rebuilding the forecasting models and their underlying assumptions.
Run the monthly S&OP cycle, aligning sales, marketing and supply on a single agreed demand plan.
Manage the new-product and promotional forecasting, carefully factoring in product launches and seasonal demand swings.
Analyse demand signals and flag stockout or excess-inventory risks before they hit the business.
Override the model output with sound human judgement whenever market intelligence points a different way.

Motor City Distribution - Detroit, MI

Supply Chain Analyst August 2016 to March 2018 1 year & 8 months

Supported demand and supply planning with data analysis and regular reporting.
Maintained forecasts, inventory reports and the monthly S&OP inputs each cycle.
Learned the planning systems, forecasting methods and S&OP process on the job.
Cleaned and analysed demand data to support the wider planning team.
Gained the CPIM certification and moved into a full demand-planner role.

Detroit Distribution - Detroit, MI

Inventory / Data Analyst June 2014 to July 2016 2 years & 2 months

Analysed inventory and sales data and built reports for a distribution business.
Maintained the stock reports and helped flag slow-moving and excess inventory.
Learned inventory management, Excel analysis and supply-chain basics on the job.
Moved into a supply-chain and demand-planning role as the next step.
Qualification

Michigan State University

BSc in Supply Chain Management (August 2012 to May 2016)

Degree in supply-chain management covering forecasting, planning and logistics, with an industry internship. The internship steered the move into demand planning. Built the analytical and supply-chain foundation the role needs.

ASCM (APICS)

APICS CPIM Certification (January 2018 to September 2018)

APICS CPIM certification covering forecasting, inventory and production planning. It formalised the planning discipline central to the role. Applied directly to improving forecast accuracy and S&OP.
Highlights

Better accuracy, less excess

Improved forecast accuracy and cut excess inventory by rebuilding the forecasting models and assumptions. Better forecasts mean fewer stockouts and less cash tied up in surplus stock.

Aligned the S&OP

Runs an S&OP cycle that genuinely aligns sales, marketing and supply on one demand plan. A single agreed plan is what stops the business pulling in different directions.
Key Initiatives

New-Product Forecasting Framework

Demand Planner (January 2019 to October 2019)

Built a structured framework for forecasting new-product launches, blending analogues, market input and ramp curves so launches were planned on far more than guesswork.

Inventory-Reduction Project

Demand Planner (January 2021 to August 2021)

Led a cross-functional inventory-reduction project, segmenting SKUs and resetting safety stock to free working capital without hurting the service levels customers see.
Activities & Interests
Certifications

APICS CPIM

ASCM (APICS) (September 2018 to Present)

APICS CPIM certification covering forecasting, inventory and production planning. It formalised the planning discipline central to the role. Applied directly to improving forecast accuracy and S&OP.

Demand Planning & Forecasting (IBF)

ASCM (APICS) (March 2020 to Present)

Certification in demand planning and forecasting covering statistical models, S&OP and accuracy measurement. It supports the forecasting and planning work central to the role each cycle.
Technical Skills
  • Demand Forecasting
  • S&OP
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Inventory Optimisation
  • New-Product & Promo Planning
  • Forecast Accuracy Analysis
  • Planning Systems (SAP IBP)
  • Advanced Excel
  • Demand Signal Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Langauges

English (US)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Working Proficiency
Personal Info

Location

Detroit, MI

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Notice Period

1 month

Date of Birth

1994-03-19
Personal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Attention to Detail

Reliability

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